Market Intelligence Analyst

Green Cabbage•Warrendale, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Junior-Level Market Intelligence Analyst with a strong foundation in 3rd party (supplier) labor sourcing and analytics to support our Workforce Solutions team. Reporting into the Senior Director of Workforce Analytics, you will focus on benchmarking labor rate cards, analyzing supplier pricing models, and delivering sourcing intelligence that drives negotiation outcomes. You will be central to developing Market Intelligence Reports that guide procurement teams in selecting the right suppliers, rates, and sourcing models across geographies. This role is onsite in Warrendale, PA 5 days per week. The team hours are 7:30am-4:30pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Business Analytics, or related discipline.
2+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, preferably within workforce, staffing or professional services.
Strong working knowledge of labor rate structures, markup models, and contingent labor procurement processes.
Experience working with supplier contracts, rate cards, and cost models.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to translate cost models and sourcing data into actionable procurement strategies.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with global sourcing markets (US, LATAM, EMEA, APAC) and wage trends preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate supplier proposals and rate cards for contingent workforce engagements, identifying cost-saving opportunities and pricing outliers.
Analyze sourcing models (onshore, nearshore, offshore) and their financial impact on overall workforce procurement strategy.
Assess supplier markups, pay rate structures (W-2, 1099), burden components, and total cost of ownership across staffing categories.
Conduct comparative analysis of supplier pricing performance across client engagements to support preferred supplier selection and negotiation strategy.
Develop and deliver detailed Market Intelligence Thesis (MITs) that compare supplier rates to internal and industry benchmarks.
Track regional labor market conditions and wage inflation trends that influence workforce sourcing decisions.
Identify risks in labor pricing, such as inflated rates, role misalignment, or excessive margins, and provide mitigation strategies.
Quantify and articulate the procurement value of shifting volume across vendors, geographies, or sourcing models.
Collaborate with procurement, category management, and vendor management teams to gather rate data and validate sourcing assumptions.
Present analysis and strategic sourcing recommendations to both internal and client stakeholders.
Ensure all findings are backed by defensible data, industry insights, and clear procurement logic.